New ZealandClimate change proposal earns kudosNew Zealand's proposal to tackle climate change on an international scale is seen as "the only game in town" by the United States, Climate Change Minister Tim Groser says.06 Dec 01:32 AM
EconomyWorld's oldest spice pays off for VietnamAt a time when commodity producers are enduring a slump in prices for everything, Vietnam's pepper farmers are prospering.01 Dec 03:26 AM
New ZealandBrazil jail 'worse than death'The prison where Phillip Smith is being held was two years ago condemned by the UN as it packed in 30 inmates to a cell, was infested with roaches and was leaking.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTurks say no hard feelingsTurkey's Foreign Minister says Ankara has no hard feelings towards New Zealand after its defeat in its bid to win a seat on the United Nations Security Council.12 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionDavid Rutherford: If we live in fear, terrorists winTerrorism is an affront to our freedom, human dignity and right to life.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ at the UN: 'We fought hard'New Zealand's ambassador to the United Nations says the country's independence was one of the strongest benefits it will bring to its newly won Security Council seat role.18 Oct 09:32 PM
WorldFailures sped up Ebola spreadThe World Health Organisation bungled efforts to halt the spread of Ebola in West Africa, an internal report revealed Friday.18 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Goody bags a start to big stuffIn the UN General Assembly hall it was Christmas at every desk.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUN seat doesn't mean Iraq actionForeign Minister Murray McCully says winning a seat on the United Nations Security Council does not mean New Zealand is committed to military action in Iraq.17 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandUN choices may strain friendships, McCully saysForeign Minister Murray McCully is quite prepared to test friendships including with China and the US during New Zealand's two-year term on the Security Council, starting in 2015.17 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDr Damien Rogers: Raft of complexities for small country to navigateNew Zealand's appointment to the UN Security Council will afford a number of benefits, and also open up a raft of complexities to navigate.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey: NZ will have 'a loud voice'Although a small country, New Zealand will have "a loud voice" on the United Nations Security Council as it works for global peace and stability, Prime Minister says.16 Oct 11:10 PM
New ZealandNZ wins seat: 'Victory for small states'NZ winning a seat on the UN Security Council 'proves small countries have a role to play' says the Prime Minister, as his Foreign Minister expresses relief.16 Oct 09:28 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: NZ independent? Tell that to the marinesIf New Zealand becomes a member of the UN Security Council early tomorrow, hoping to get a pay-off for the hundreds of thousands of dollars in schmoozing we've done to get there, let us see how much of an independent voice we will retain.15 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandUN campaign of huge benefit to NZ - McCullyForeign Minister Murray McCully says whether or not New Zealand wins a seat on the United Nations Security Council tomorrow morning, the campaign has been of huge benefit to New Zealand.15 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWatson's speech inspires teenEmma Watson’s recent speech in which she discussed the definition of feminism has been well received by pretty much everyone with a mild interest in gender equality.30 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandMcCully states case for NZ UN seatForeign Minister Murray McCully has addressed the United Nations General Assembly, in a bid to secure New Zealand a place on the United Nations Security Council.29 Sep 08:31 PM
WorldAustralia 'unflinching' in fight against ISTony Abbott vowed Australia’s “unflinching” support for the fight against Islamic State as he backed an ambitious United Nations plan to stamp out the terrorist threat.24 Sep 11:39 PM
EntertainmentDiCaprio urges climate actionHollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has brought star power to the UN summit on climate change on Tuesday, urging leaders to stop treating global warming as "fiction".23 Sep 10:00 PM
WorldLove, but little else at UN meetThe planet will be drowned in love and good intentions from the United Nations today when leaders from around the world gather for a climate summit that will try to give fresh impetus to global negotiations.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHas journalist spiked NZ's UN bid?The PM has accused Glenn Greenwald of acting against NZ's interest after the US journalist said he'd release details of NZ's spying activities on its allies ahead of UN vote.17 Sep 06:26 PM
LifestyleGlobal child mortality rates halved - new dataInternational child mortality rates have dropped by half since 1990 but will still fall short of 2015 targets, new data released yesterday by the United Nations shows.16 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandUN boss stays mum on NZ bid for seatUN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has touched down for a two-day visit, but won't be drawn on NZ's chances of securing a seat on the Security Council.01 Sep 10:32 PM
WorldEbola fight a 'war', says UNThe UN's new leader on Ebola says the fight against the epidemic is a "war" which could take another six months.25 Aug 08:16 PM
New ZealandPM rejects claims Govt is too soft on IsraelPrime Minister John Key is rejecting claims the Government is too soft on Israel and should expel the Israeli Ambassador.04 Aug 05:48 AM
LifestyleCut out sugar? It could kill youWith the UN warning sugar could be ‘the new tobacco’ because of its risks to health through obesity, you might think a diet that cuts it out would get the thumbs up from experts.28 Jul 11:00 PM
WorldFamilies find sweltering refugeUntil last week, the Rohme family lived in a house on the eastern fringe of Gaza City near an open field.22 Jul 05:05 AM
